The Gift of Exoneration: Ted Bradford

December 5, 2013

Hosted by Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI

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Episode Description

Ted Louis Bradford was imprisoned for nearly a decade for a rape he did not commit. He spent four additional years awaiting a new trial where he was found not guilty in 2010 based on DNA evidence that proved his innocence. Ted now lives with his wife in Yakima, Washington. He is a talented musician and songwriter and a passionate advocate for the Innocence Project Northwest. Tune in to hear Ted speak frankly about the causes of wrongful convictions and his efforts to educate the community and prevent future injustices.

Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI

Francie Koehler’s career as a licensed private investigator includes cases that have sparked media projects. "Unsolved Mysteries" portrayed one of her missing person cases. British author Val McDermid featured her capital case in "A Suitable Job for A Woman" and true crime writer Ann Rule chronicled a case she investigated involving a missing nightclub owner entitled "In The Name Of Love." Francie drew on her investigative and retail experience to create the 3-part video, "Loss Prevention - The Big Picture." International results included an invitation to Moscow, where she spoke to Russian nationals interested in privatization. Francie is the former two-term president of both the National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS) and the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI). Awarded by each organization for her work, she serves as Legislative Chair for both and regularly testifies before the California State Legislature regarding bills of concern to PI’s. Francie has been recognized by her state regulatory agency for outstanding service to her profession. In addition, she holds memberships in the Council for International Investigators, National Association of Legal Investigators, World Association of Detectives, and California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Francie also works with the Innocence Project and holds certifications as a Conflict Mediator, Legal Investigator, Professional Investigator and Criminal Defense Investigator.